But behind Pogacar stands a massive support team that ensures he wants for nothing. While much of that support comes from within his team, one key component is external: an Italian shoe manufacturer that’s been giving “Pogi” the best shoes in the game since 2020.

First place on the summit finishes carries a total of 80 points in the mountains classifications and 60 in the points. As well as being a best-priced 8-15 on Sunday night for the polka dots, Pogacar was a general 5-1 shot for green. You can watch every stage of the 2025 live on TNT Sports & ITV4.

The defending champion proved he was a class above the rest with a dominant 12km solo win on the Hautacam climb

Lease a Bike seemed to have buried the hatchet - at least temporarily - after Team UAE Emirates-XRG made several cynical and critical remarks about the Dutch squad during the first week of the Tour de France.

Tadej Pogacar extends his lead in the 2025 Tour de France after a strong Stage 14 finish, while Remco Evenepoel makes a surprise exit, shaking up the overall standings.

"We came close to a stage win, but Thymen Arensman was really strong today and he fully deserved this victory - hats off to him. We can be happy and satisfied w

XRG got through the day just fine, avoided a crash in the opening phase, and is on the mend from some recent throat and nasal issues. That’s also why he was able to stay calm, even when he accidentally ended up in the breakaway.